Meaning & Definition of word "Grump"
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Grump
/ɡrʌmp/
noun:
- 1. A person who is irritable or in a bad mood.
- Example: He's such a grump in the morning before his coffee.
- 2. A state of being grumpy.
- Example: Her grump was evident when she stomped into the room.
verb:
- 1. To complain or express dissatisfaction in a grumpy manner.
- Example: Stop grumping about the weather and enjoy the sunshine.
- 2. To make a muffled, sulky protest.
- Example: He grumped under his breath when he didn't get the last piece of cake.
Etymology
Origin unknown; possibly a blend of 'grumble' and 'humph'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
grump about:
To complain or express dissatisfaction about something.
grumpy old man:
A stereotype of an irritable elderly person.
Related Words
grumpy:
In a bad mood, irritable.
grumbling:
The act of complaining or expressing dissatisfaction.
Slang Meanings of grump
Meaning: An irritable person.
Example Sentence: Don't be such a grump; it's just a little rain!
Meaning: To act in a grumpy manner.
Example Sentence: He was grumping around the house all day.